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Music For Autism Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Music (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$87.2k (2023)

Expenses
$151k (2023)

Total Assets
$270k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$2.5k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$87,168
Expenses
$150,893
Net Income
-$63,725
Net Assets
$267,834
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $87,168
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $35,744
23.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $270,334
Total Liabilities $2,500
Net Assets $267,834
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laura Lazar (Executive Director) $35,744 $0 $0
Robert Accordino Md Msc (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
C Robert Quint (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alisa Thorne Md (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Firestone Phd Off 12192023 (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jaime Madell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Digiovanni (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jordan Yarett (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Sprung Off 12212023 (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Laura Prager Md (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sara Aliabadi (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sean Mckenna Off 12262023 (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sue Booker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Hershman Med (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$121,598
Expenses
$111,223
Net Income
$10,375
Net Assets
$331,559
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $121,598
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $32,950
29.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $331,559
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $331,559
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laura Lazar (Executive Director) $32,950 $0 $0
Robert Accordino Md Msc (Chair) $0 $0 $0
C Robert Quint (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joe Scattergood Off 111122 (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alisa Thorne Md (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sara Aliabadi (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Digiovanni (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Firestone Phd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Fishman Off 111122 (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Hershman Med (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jaime Madell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Louise Pitt Brindle Off 111122 (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Laura Prager Md (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Sprung (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jordan Yarett (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sue Booker On 4822 (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sean Mckenna On 111122 (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$135,178
Expenses
$116,846
Net Income
$18,332
Net Assets
$321,184
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $135,178
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $30,409
26.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $321,982
Total Liabilities $798
Net Assets $321,184
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laura Lazar (Executive Director) $30,409 $0 $0
Robert Accordino Md Msc (Chair) $0 $0 $0
C Robert Quint (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joe Scattergood (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alisa Thorne Md (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sara Aliabadi (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Digiovanni (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Firestone Phd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Fishman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Hershman Med (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jaime Madell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Louise Pitt Brindle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Laura Prager Md (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Sprung (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jordan Yarett On 4921 (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lindsey Morfin To 22021 (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$138,133
Expenses
$88,879
Net Income
$49,254
Net Assets
$302,852
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $138,133
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $24,098
27.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $313,851
Total Liabilities $10,999
Net Assets $302,852
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laura Lazar (Executive Director) $24,098 $0 $0
Robert Accordino Md Msc (Director) $0 $0 $0
Luke Brindle Through 102020 (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Firestone Phd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Fishman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Hershman Med (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Louise Brindle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
C Robert Quint (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alisa Thorne Md (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Joe Scattergood (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lindsey Morfin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Sprung (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Laura Prager Md (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Digiovanni As Of 1020 (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sara Aliabadi As Of 1220 (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jaime Madell As Of 1220 (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$155,748
Expenses
$124,952
Net Income
$30,796
Net Assets
$253,598
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $155,748
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $22,003
17.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $256,464
Total Liabilities $2,866
Net Assets $253,598
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laura Lazar (Executive Director) $23,002 $0 $0
Robert Accordino Md Msc (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Luke Brindle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Firestone Phd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Fishman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Hershman Med (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Louise Brindle (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
C Robert Quint (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alisa Thorne Md (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Joe Scattergood (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lindsey Morfin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Sprung (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Laura Prager Md (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$262,586
Expenses
$125,669
Net Income
$136,917
Net Assets
$222,802
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $262,586
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $22,003
17.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $226,650
Total Liabilities $3,848
Net Assets $222,802
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laura Lazar (Executive Director) $22,003 $0 $0
Robert Accordino Md Msc (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Luke Brindle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Firestone Phd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Fishman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Hershman Med (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Louise Brindle (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
C Robert Quint (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alisa Thorne Md (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Joe Scattergood (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lindsey Morfin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Sprung (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Laura Prager Md (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$122,163
Expenses
$142,694
Net Income
-$20,531
Net Assets
$85,885
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $122,153
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $10
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $35,833
25.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $15,002
10.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $88,199
Total Liabilities $2,314
Net Assets $85,885
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Elizabeth Santiso (Ceo(resigned 5/31/17)) $35,833 $0 $0
Robert Accordino Md Msc (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Luke Brindle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Firestone Phd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Fishman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Hershman Med (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Louise Brindle (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
C Robert Quint (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alisa Thorne Md (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Joe Scattergood (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$103,829
Expenses
$216,290
Net Income
-$112,461
Net Assets
$106,416
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $98,614
95.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $22
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,174
5.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $19
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $110,000
50.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $750
0.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $111,270
Total Liabilities $4,854
Net Assets $106,416
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Elizabeth Santiso (Ceo, Ex Officio Board Member) $110,000 $0 $0
Robert Accordino Md Msc (Secretary Resigned 8/16) $0 $0 $0
Caroline Blackman Coakley Md (Board Member Resigned 12/16) $0 $0 $0
Luke Brindle (Co Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Firestone Phd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Fishman (Co Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Susan Hershman Med (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Christen Kidd Md (Board Member Resigned 12/16) $0 $0 $0
Louise Brindle (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
C Robert Quint (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Alisa Thorne Md (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$184,319
Expenses
$182,239
Net Income
$2,080
Net Assets
$225,668
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $179,274
97.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $28
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $4,991
2.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $26
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $43,583
23.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $228,959
Total Liabilities $3,291
Net Assets $225,668
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Accordino Md Msc (Secretary) $21,000 $0 $0
Laura Lazar (Board Member) $18,000 $0 $0
Elizabeth Santiso (Ceo, Ex Officio Board Member) $4,583 $0 $0
Caroline Blackman Coakley Md (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Luke Brindle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Firestone Phd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Fishman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Susan Hershman Med (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Christen Kidd Md (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Louise Brindle (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
C Robert Quint (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Alisa Thorne Md (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$215,815
Expenses
$157,323
Net Income
$58,492
Net Assets
$187,933
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $215,786
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $29
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $28,250
18.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $17,650
11.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $200,170
Total Liabilities $12,237
Net Assets $187,933
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Accordino Md Msc (President) $19,250 $0 $0
Laura Lazar (Board Member) $9,000 $0 $0
Maria Dibattista Phd (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Fishman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Firestone Phd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Holly Hamilton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Hershman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kiri Murakami (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Olson Esq (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jason Rich (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jan Wintrol (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Alexandra Snyder Md (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Alisa Thorne (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Christen Kidd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James Kirk (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Louise Brindle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$80,921
Expenses
$145,999
Net Income
-$65,078
Net Assets
$129,441
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $78,585
97.1%
Program Services $2,300
2.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $36
0.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $132,227
Total Liabilities $2,786
Net Assets $129,441

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$83,933
Expenses
$96,588
Net Income
-$12,655
Net Assets
$194,519
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $83,906
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $27
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $44,542
46.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $198,674
Total Liabilities $4,155
Net Assets $194,519

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$312,003
Expenses
$94,471
Net Income
$217,532
Net Assets
$275,056
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $283,954
91.0%
Program Services $22,097
7.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,952
1.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $45,171
47.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $279,566
Total Liabilities $4,510
Net Assets $275,056

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$97,845
Expenses
$72,301
Net Income
$25,544
Net Assets
$57,524
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $97,831
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $14
0.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $64,225
Total Liabilities $6,701
Net Assets $57,524

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